This is my “favorite”
ungodly belief. “Favorite” in quotes, because I absolutely hate
it when people say this. “I'm just ____ and always will be.”
Fill in the blank with your stuff. “Angry.” “Overweight.”
“Controlled by out-of-control emotions”. “Addicted to alcohol,
porn, drugs, sex, or TV.”
The next word out of my
mouth is always, “No.” As kindly as possible, and in love, but
“No.”
“No,” that's not who
you are.
“No,” that's not how
God made you.
“No,” that weakness
is not stronger than the blood of Jesus and the work of His Spirit in
your life.
Just plain, flat-out
“No.”
No, that's not just the
way you are. Well, it could be, that's a choice you make. But it
doesn't have to be. Not by a long shot. Jesus died so it doesn't
have to be.
Freedom is out there, if
you want it. Getting free is simple, but it's not easy. It means
dying to yourself. It means trusting God, and being willing to risk
the consequences if He doesn't come through. Will you take the risk?
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